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Wine Details
Price:
$13.50 per bottle
Description:
Full-bodied, deeply colored red wine from the classic wine grape of the northern Rhone aged in American oak. Tasting notes: Appearance: Deep red-purple almost inky Aroma: Floral-perfumey aromas with hints of nutmeg and fruit seduce the senses--an invitation. Taste: Tastes of rich, ripe fruit (plum, black cherry) predominates and continue to build in intensity before giving way to a long finish--hinting of toast and spice. Soft but ample tannins make it remarkably drinkable upon release. Will be hard to set aside, but should be well worth a long and careful cellaring.
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Varietal Definition
Shiraz:
Alternate name for the french Syrah clone grape grown in Australia and responsible for very big red wines that are not quite as intense in flavor as the french Rhone versions.
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Syrah:
Syrah is the eight hundred pound gorilla of Rhone grapes! In the vineyard and the winery, Syrah is typically an easy grape to work with - healthy, early ripening, resistant to mildew and rot; suitable for winemaking in a variety of styles. The wines from Syrah are tannic without being harsh. The wines will have a taste and smell of dark blue fruit like blackberries and blackcurrant, with a strong spicy side where one can find freshly ground pepper and other spices. Syrah is famous for its part in the French blends, such as Côtes du Rhone and Châteauneuf du Pape.
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